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# Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. (1915–2015)

Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $5,812.

A work by Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. sold in 2024 for $17,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. work is $5,812.

The median Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. painting sells for $9,375 across 9 lots.

The median Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. work on paper sells for $5,500 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $9,375 | $113,775 | — | 2024-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,500 | $13,825 | — | 2019-09-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,306–$44,792 | $15,260 | $113,775 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $113,775 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $53,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $13,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,950 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. work is $5,812. The median Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. painting sells for $9,375 across 9 lots. The median Hassel Wendell Smith Jr. work on paper sells for $5,500 across 6 lots.

### What is Hassel Wendell Smith Jr.'s auction record?

Hassel Wendell Smith Jr.'s auction record is $113,775, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.